§ Mr. HammondTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the availability of public sector owned land suitable for redevelopment for affordable housing(a) in London and (b) in England. [118959]
§ Keith HillEnglish Partnerships have been given a new strategic role on surplus public sector land. As part of that new role, they are in the process of developing a register of surplus public sector land within government. Once the register is completed it should provide a comprehensive picture of surplus government owned land across England.
In London specifically, English Partnerships have been working with various agencies, including the Greater London Authority, to identify land within London suitable for affordable housing.